An innovative modder, Faustus70, has used an old antique wooden chair to create a working Steampunk Nerf gun which can hold up to 10 Nerf whistler darts. It's powered by 3 x AA batteries and is even fitted with a scope that provides a 3x magnification, making sure you never miss your target. It was … [Read more...] about Steampunk Nerf Gun Created From Antique Wooden Chair
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Huge Lightsaber Battle Breaks Out In New York City (video)
This week, a huge Lightsaber battle took place between good and evil in New York's Washington Square Park on September 24, 2011. Nearly 1,000 people battled it out in what must be one of the biggest Lightsaber battles ever. The event was organized by Kevin Bracken, and people made a great effort by … [Read more...] about Huge Lightsaber Battle Breaks Out In New York City (video)
Disney Unveil Appmates, iPad Interactive Toys Bringing Disney Characters To Life (video)
Disney has unveiled a new iPad application and physical toy range designed to help bring their retail toy business to life using Apple's iPad. The new interactive Disney Appmates enable children to use their favourite Disney characters in the form of physical plastic toys, in conjunction with Disney … [Read more...] about Disney Unveil Appmates, iPad Interactive Toys Bringing Disney Characters To Life (video)
Art Lebedev Space Invader Playing Cards
If you can't quite afford the $1,869 price tag of the Art Lebedev Optimus Maximus keyboard, these cool Art Lebedev Space Invader playing cards might be a little easier on your wallet priced at just $11. The pack of Space Invader playing cards includes references to classic eight-bit computer games … [Read more...] about Art Lebedev Space Invader Playing Cards
Kinectimals Enabled Bears Now At Build-a-Bear Workshop
My daughter loves Build-A-Bear Workshop. The bears aren’t so expensive, but the accessories are a killer. You can spend $60 or more on a single bear before you know it in that place. If your kids like the bears at the store and Kinectimals, you might want to venture into the store. Build-A-Bear … [Read more...] about Kinectimals Enabled Bears Now At Build-a-Bear Workshop
This Is What You Get After 20 Years In Nintendo
Not much of a backstory for this odd pic. Apparently, someone on Reddit posted it up, claiming his dad received the statue for a 20-year stint at Nintendo. Pretty sweet. Did the dad get a raise too? Unknown. But it sure is a fine way to appreciate employees, giving them free swag and all. If our … [Read more...] about This Is What You Get After 20 Years In Nintendo
iPhone Controlled Wall Climbing And Ceiling Driving Car (video)
If you are looking for a little more excitement from your iPhone, then this remote-controlled car which can be driven using your iPhone might well be worth a look. The iPhone controlled wall climbing car iW500 can not only climb walls, but it can also drive on ceilings. How, I hear you ask? Well, … [Read more...] about iPhone Controlled Wall Climbing And Ceiling Driving Car (video)
Desk Pets TankBot can be Controlled by iPhone and Android (video)
I am a sucker for remote controlled toys and lately I have checked out a bunch that are controlled by the iPhone. A new RC toy has turned up called the TankBot and it is from Desk Pets. Desk Pets is famous for making little RC toys and other things that you can play with. The TankBot has three … [Read more...] about Desk Pets TankBot can be Controlled by iPhone and Android (video)
Amazon Launches YoYo, Designed To Bring Pleasure Back To Toy Shopping
Amazon has announced the launch of a new website called YoYo that has been designed to bring a little joy back to shopping for children's toys. The new YoYo site has been designed with two main goals in mind: to provide a huge assortment of toys and to do it without giving a user the feeling of … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches YoYo, Designed To Bring Pleasure Back To Toy Shopping
Lego Augmented Packaging Let You See The Finished Product (video)
Lego has unveiled a new range of packaging that uses augmented reality to show you exactly what the Lego kit will look like once it has been built, even before the box has been opened. In the example of the Lego Fire Station packaging in the video after the jump, once a web camera is directed on … [Read more...] about Lego Augmented Packaging Let You See The Finished Product (video)
Check Out This Impressive Classic Batman Lego Sculpture
That's 'classic' as in the TV series from way back when Robin used to exclaim 'Holy cow, Batman!' What makes it even more incredible is it was made by a 13-year-old named Evan Bacon (no relation to either Francis Bacon or Kevin Bacon, we think). If only he can get the rest of the Justice League done … [Read more...] about Check Out This Impressive Classic Batman Lego Sculpture
Keepon Dancing Robot Now Available For Pre-Orders (Video)
To be honest, there's not much worth getting excited about with this robot. It's not like it can save your life if you fall off a balcony and are hanging by your fingers. Then again, if it's mindless diversion you want, accompanied by music, this could be a solid investment. Watch the video for … [Read more...] about Keepon Dancing Robot Now Available For Pre-Orders (Video)
